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deliver maximum benefits. Hence the ‘Manitowoc Garage’ YouTube channel. It is there to provide free expert instruction on that and other features of their cranes and now includes over 100 tutorial videos. The majority of the videos
focus on optimising the operation of each crane’s software, such as: reading National Crane error codes (see
http://bit.ly/3Z6G6pd); calibrating the MLC650’s VPC-Max (
https://bit.ly/3lvJQBY); or optimising the use of the Grove GRT9165’s suspension (
http://bit.ly/40RETDH). “The videos are short ‘how-
j building a more detailed job
site. For operators of large crane fleets ‘Crane Search’ provides a quick search of the cranes available in the fleet to determine which ones are best suited to the project. ‘Load Chart Viewer’ provides the ability to overlay load chart data to show capacities and range diagrams, while the ‘Crane Loads Calculator’ helps determine maximum outrigger loads. There is even a ‘Mat Calculator’ to select crane pads and outrigger pads for the lift. All these apps will be available through Microsoft, Google Play, or the Apple App Store.
TECH FOR TRAINING Training is another area where digital simulation has found a role. Montreal, Canada-based CM Labs unveiled its latest digital training tools at Bauma 2022: the immersive Vortex Advantage and the entry-level motion-enabled Vortex Edge Max. Such simulator-training tools are becoming mainstream to the
extent that they are starting to be accepted by government standards fagencies. At Bauma, for example, CM Labs showed live operator simulator training culminating with an AST (Arbeits Sicherheit &Technik) examination. The operators used CM Labs simulators to illustrate Germany’s Statutory Accident Insurance (DGUV) published guidelines approving the use of simulations for certification. Manitowoc has gone one stage
further. It is offering training on its YouTube channel, making it instantly accessible to all. Its ‘Manitowoc Garage’ YouTube channel is designed to be a go-to source of expert tutorials for a wide variety of technologies used by Manitowoc, Grove, Potain, and National Crane. On-board electronics and graphic displays in the cab are making crane operation easier and more productive than ever before but, just as with a new smartphone, they do require operators to spend some time becoming more familiar with their proper use to
to’ customer-focussed training videos focused on the operation, service, and maintenance features of various Manitowoc models,” says John Alexander, Manitowoc’s director of technical support and service operations. “The target audience are crane operators and technicians.” Manitowoc also offers ‘real’
instructor-led training and customer orientation and familiarisation via its dealers – which takes place during the crane delivery process. Most of the video content ties in with these but Manitowoc says it wants to provide more knowledge transfer opportunities to its end- user customer base. “The videos are one avenue for
that,” says Josh Garrington, global training manager. “Topics can come from specific sales, engineering, or product support needs as new crane features are made
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